Sunscreen/insect repellant compositions and methods of making and using the same

ABSTRACT

The present invention is directed to combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions. The combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions contain (i) diethyl toluamide (or N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET), and (ii) one or more sunscreen components, with each sunscreen component being capable of absorbing ultraviolet light rays. The combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions may contain additional composition components such as a polymeric binder system, and deionized water. The present invention is also directed to methods of making and using combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This patent application is a continuation-in-part patent application of U.S. Utility patent application Ser. No. 15/471,893 entitled “SUNSCREEN/INSECT REPELLANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME” filed on Mar. 28, 2017, which is a divisional patent application of U.S. Utility patent application Ser. No. 14/861,368 entitled “SUNSCREEN/INSECT REPELLANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME” filed on Aug. 3, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,603,785, which claims the benefit of priority to (i) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/031,992 entitled “SUNSCREEN/INSECT REPELLANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME” filed on Aug. 1, 2014, and (ii) U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/053,038 entitled “SUNSCREEN/INSECT REPELLANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME” filed on Sep. 19, 2014, the subject matter of all of which is incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to sunscreen and insect repellant compositions. The present invention is further directed to methods of making and using sunscreen and insect repellant compositions.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Efforts continue to develop sunscreen and insect repellant compositions that provide a broad spectrum of skin protection, as well as insect repellency.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the discovery of sunscreen and insect repellant compositions that provide a broad spectrum of skin protection, as well as insect repellency. The sunscreen and insect repellant compositions of the present invention also provide users with a storage-stable composition substantially free of any clumps or agglomerates of material (i.e., a lotion having a desire degree of consistency and free from clumps).

In some exemplary embodiments, the compositions of the present invention comprise a combination sunscreen and insect repellant composition comprising: at least 15 weight percent (wt %) of diethyl toluamide (or N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET); one or more sunscreen components, each of said one or more sunscreen components being capable of absorbing ultraviolet light rays; and a polymeric binder system, wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said combination sunscreen and insect repellant composition. The one or more sunscreen components are typically present in a combined amount of greater than about 15 wt %, based on a total weight of said combination sunscreen and insect repellant composition.

In one exemplary embodiment, the compositions of the present invention comprise a combination sunscreen and insect repellant composition comprising: at least 15 weight percent (wt %) of diethyl toluamide (or N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET); at least 15 wt % of one or more sunscreen components, each of said one or more sunscreen components being capable of absorbing ultraviolet light rays; and a polymeric binder system comprising: from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers; and from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % of one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers; wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition.

In another exemplary embodiment, the compositions of the present invention comprise a combination sunscreen and insect repellant composition comprising: at least 5 wt % of one or more dihydronepetalactones, one or more dihydronepetalactone derivatives, or any combination thereof; at least 5 wt % of one or more sunscreen components, each of said one or more sunscreen components being capable of absorbing ultraviolet light rays; and a polymeric binder system; wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition. In some embodiments, the polymeric binder system comprises: from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % of one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers; and from greater than 0 wt % to about 15.0 wt % of one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers based on a total weight of said composition.

The present invention is further directed to methods of making sunscreen and insect repellant compositions. In one exemplary embodiment, the method of making a composition comprises mixing the following composition components to form a given composition: at least 15 weight percent (wt %) of diethyl toluamide (or N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET); at least 15 wt % of one or more sunscreen components, each of said one or more sunscreen components being capable of absorbing ultraviolet light rays; and a polymeric binder system comprising: from greater than 0 wt % to about 10.0 wt % of one or more acrylate polymers or co-polymers; wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition.

In one exemplary embodiment, the method of making a composition comprises mixing the following composition components to form a given composition: at least 15 weight percent (wt %) of diethyl toluamide (or N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET); at least 15 wt % of one or more sunscreen components, each of said one or more sunscreen components being capable of absorbing ultraviolet light rays; and a polymeric binder system comprising: from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers; and from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % of one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers; wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition.

In another exemplary embodiment, the method of making a composition comprises mixing the following composition components to form a given composition: at least 5 wt % of one or more dihydronepetalactones, dihydronepetalactone derivatives or any combination thereof; at least 5 wt % of one or more sunscreen components, each of said one or more sunscreen components being capable of absorbing ultraviolet light rays; and a polymeric binder system; wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition. In some embodiments, the polymeric binder system comprises: from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % of one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers; and from greater than 0 wt % to about 15.0 wt % of one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers based on a total weight of said composition.

The present invention is even further directed to methods of using compositions to protect a surface from damaging sunlight. In one exemplary embodiment, the method of using a composition comprises applying a composition onto a skin surface, wherein the composition comprises: at least 15 weight percent (wt %) of diethyl toluamide (or N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET); at least 15 wt % of one or more sunscreen components, each of said one or more sunscreen components being capable of absorbing ultraviolet light rays; and a polymeric binder system comprising: from greater than 0 wt % to about 10.0 wt % of one or more acrylate polymers or co-polymers; wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition.

In one exemplary embodiment, the method of using a composition comprises applying a composition onto a skin surface, wherein the composition comprises: at least 15 weight percent (wt %) of diethyl toluamide (or N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET); at least 15 wt % of one or more sunscreen components, each of said one or more sunscreen components being capable of absorbing ultraviolet light rays; and a polymeric binder system comprising: from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers; and from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % of one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers; wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition.

In another exemplary embodiment, the method of using a composition comprises applying a composition onto a skin surface, wherein the composition comprises: at least 5 wt % of one or more dihydronepetalactones, dihydronepetalactone derivatives or any combination thereof; at least 5 wt % of one or more sunscreen components, each of said one or more sunscreen components being capable of absorbing ultraviolet light rays; and a polymeric binder system; wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition. In some embodiments, the polymeric binder system comprises: from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % of one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers; and from greater than 0 wt % to about 15.0 wt % of one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers based on a total weight of said composition.

These and other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent after a review of the following detailed description of the disclosed embodiments and the appended claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

To promote an understanding of the principles of the present invention, descriptions of specific embodiments of the invention follow and specific language is used to describe the specific embodiments. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is intended by the use of specific language. Alterations, further modifications, and such further applications of the principles of the present invention discussed are contemplated as would normally occur to one ordinarily skilled in the art to which the invention pertains.

The present invention is directed to sunscreen and insect repellant compositions. The present invention is further directed to methods of making sunscreen and insect repellant compositions. The present invention is even further directed to methods of using sunscreen and insect repellant compositions.

The sunscreen and insect repellant compositions of the present invention provide one or more benefits and/or technical advantages that were not previously addressed in the art of sunscreen and insect repellant compositions. For example, the disclosed sunscreen and insect repellant compositions comprise a combination of UV ray absorbers and a solvent system that enables the formulation of a storage-stable composition containing (1)(i) up to about 40 weight percent (wt %) of diethyltoluamide (DEET) and/or (ii) up to 50 wt % one or more dihydronepetalactones, dihydronepetalactone derivatives or any combination thereof, and (2) up to about 35 wt % of the combination of UV ray absorbers while maintaining a desire degree of product consistency (i.e., is substantially free from clumps/agglomerates).

A description of exemplary sunscreen and insect repellant compositions and composition components is provided below.

I. Sunscreen and Insect Repellant Compositions

The sunscreen and insect repellant compositions of the present invention may comprise a number of individual components. A description of individual components and combinations of individual components is provided below. Further, the sunscreen and insect repellant compositions of the present invention may be presented in various forms. A description of types of compositions is also provided below.

A. Composition Components

The sunscreen and insect repellant compositions of the present invention may comprise (or consist essentially of, or consist of) one or more of the following composition components.

1. UV Ray Absorbers

The sunscreen and insect repellant compositions of the present invention comprise one or more UV ray absorbers. Typically, the sunscreen and insect repellant compositions of the present invention comprise two or more UV ray absorbers, and may comprise as many as five to eight distinct UV ray absorbers. Suitable UV ray absorbers include, but are not limited to, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propane-1,3-dione (i.e., avobenzone); 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate (also referred to as octocrylene); 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (also referred to as homosalate); (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate (also referred to herein as octinoxate); and 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (also referred to as octisalate).

The one or more UV ray absorbers are typically present in the compositions of the present invention in a total amount greater than about 10 wt % and up to about 35 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition (or any value between and including 10 and 35 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 24.06 wt %, or any range of values between and including 10 and 35 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 20.50 to 24.03 wt %). In some exemplary embodiments, a given composition comprises one or more UV ray absorbers in a total amount ranging from about 10 wt % to about 35 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition. In some exemplary embodiments, a given composition comprises one or more UV ray absorbers in a total amount ranging from about 18 wt % to about 24 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition. In other exemplary embodiments, a given composition comprises one or more UV ray absorbers in a total amount ranging from about 22 wt % to about 23.5 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition. In other exemplary embodiments, a given composition comprises one or more UV ray absorbers in a total amount ranging from about 24 wt % to about 28 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition.

When present, each individual UV ray absorber may be present in equal or varying amounts in the compositions of the present invention. Typically, when present, each individual UV ray absorber is present in an individual amount ranging from greater than 0.0 wt % to about 9.0 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition (or any value between and including 0.01 and 9.0 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 4.60 wt %, or any range of values between and including 0.01 and 9.00 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 0.05 to 6.18 wt %). More, typically, when present, each individual UV ray absorber is present in an individual amount ranging from about 2.5 wt % to about 8.0 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition.

2. Insect Repellants

The sunscreen and insect repellant compositions of the present invention comprise one or more insect repellants. Suitable insect repellants include, but are not limited to, all insect repellants approved for use by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Such EPA-approved insect repellants include, but are not limited to, diethyl toluamide (or N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET), dihydronepetalactones, and dihydronepetalactone derivatives. Suitable dihydronepetalactones include, but are not limited to, each of the stereoisomers of dihydronepetalactone disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,232,844 and 7,067,677, the subject matter of each of which is hereby incorporated herein in its entirety. Suitable dihydronepetalactone derivatives include, but are not limited to, each of the derivatives of dihydronepetalactone (i.e., dihydronepetalactone substituted with one or more substituents) disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,067,678, the subject matter of which is hereby incorporated herein in its entirety.

When present, the one or more insect repellants are typically present in the compositions of the present invention in a total amount of from about 5 wt % to about 50 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition (or any value between and including 5 and 50 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 24.06 wt %, or any range of values between and including 5 and 50 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 20.05 to 34.63 wt %). In some exemplary embodiments, a given composition comprises one or more insect repellants (e.g., DEET, one or more dihydronepetalactones, one or more dihydronepetalactone derivatives, or any combination thereof) in a total amount ranging from about 15.0 wt % to about 40.0 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition. In some exemplary embodiments, a given composition comprises one or more insect repellants (e.g., DEET, one or more dihydronepetalactones, one or more dihydronepetalactone derivatives, or any combination thereof) in a total amount ranging from about 20 wt % to about 40.0 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition.

3. Polymeric Binder System

The sunscreen and insect repellant compositions of the present invention may further comprise a polymeric binder system. In some embodiments, the polymeric binder system comprises (i) one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers; and (ii) one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers. Suitable C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers include, but are not limited to, C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers commercially available from Lubrizol (Wickliffe, Ohio) under the trade designation PERMULEN TR-2. Suitable C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers include, but are not limited to, C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers commercially available from Dow Chemical (Midland, Mich.) under the trade designation SOLTEX OPT.

Each of the (i) one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers and (ii) one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers are typically present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount greater than 0 wt % and up to about 25.0 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition (or any value between and including 0.01 and 25.0 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 24.06 wt %, or any range of values between and including 0.01 and 25 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 20.05 to 24.53 wt %). In some exemplary embodiments, each of the (i) one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers and (ii) one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers are independently present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount of from about 0.10 wt % to about 3.5 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition. In some exemplary embodiments, each of the (i) one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers and (ii) one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers are independently present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount of from about 0.25 wt % to about 2.5 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition. In other exemplary embodiments, the one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers are present in an amount of from about 0.25 wt % and the one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers are present in an amount of about 2.1 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition.

In other exemplary embodiments, the polymeric binder system comprises an acrylate polymer(s) and/or co-polymer(s) commercially available from Dow Chemical (Midland, Mich.) under the trade designation EPITEX™ 66. When present, EPITEX™ 66 polymer is present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount of from about 2.5 wt % to about 5.5 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition, more typically, from about 3.5 wt % to about 4.5 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition.

4. Water

The sunscreen and insect repellant compositions of the present invention may further comprise water (e.g., deionized water). When present, water is typically present in the compositions of the present invention in a total amount greater than 0 wt % and up to about 50 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition (or any value between and including 0.01 and 50 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 24.06 wt %, or any range of values between and including 0.01 and 50 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 20.05 to 24.53 wt %). In some exemplary embodiments, a given composition comprises water in a total amount ranging from about 35 to about 45 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition. In some exemplary embodiments, a given composition comprises water in a total amount ranging from about 40 wt % to about 44 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition. In other exemplary embodiments, a given composition comprises water in a total amount of about 42.0 to about 43.0 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition.

5. Co-Solvent System Components

The sunscreen and insect repellant compositions of the present invention may further comprise one or more co-solvents. Suitable co-solvents include, but are not limited to, butyloctyl salicylate, propanediol, benzoate esters such as C₁₂₋₁₅ alkyl benzoates, and combinations thereof. Suitable commercially available butyloctyl salicylates include, but are not limited to, butyloctyl salicylate commercially available from Hallstar (Chicago, Ill.) under the trade designation HALLBRITE BHB. Suitable commercially available propanediols include, but are not limited to, propanediol commercially available from Dow Chemical (Midland, Mich.) under the trade designation ZEMEA. Suitable commercially available benzoate esters include, but are not limited to, benzoate esters commercially available from Innospec (Littleton, Colo.) under the trade designation FINSOLV®, such as FINSOLV® TN C₁₂₋₁₅ alkyl benzoates.

Each of the one or more co-solvents is typically present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount greater than 0 wt % and up to about 10.0 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition (or any value between and including 0.01 and 10.0 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 4.06 wt %, or any range of values between and including 0.01 and 10.0 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 6.05 to 7.53 wt %). In some exemplary embodiments, each of the one or more co-solvents is independently present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount of from about 2.0 wt % to about 7.5 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition. In some exemplary embodiments, each of the one or more co-solvents is independently present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount of from about 2.0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition.

In other exemplary embodiments, the one or more co-solvents comprises butyloctyl salicylate commercially available from Hallstar (Chicago, Ill.) under the trade designation HALLBRITE BHB in an amount of about 5.0 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition in combination with propanediol commercially available from Dow Chemical (Midland, Mich.) under the trade designation ZEMEA in an amount of about 2.0 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition.

In yet other exemplary embodiments, the one or more co-solvents comprises C₁₂₋₁₅ alkyl benzoates commercially available from Innospec (Littleton, Colo.) under the trade designation FINSOLV® TN in an amount of about 4.0 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition in combination with propanediol commercially available from Dow Chemical (Midland, Mich.) under the trade designation ZEMEA in an amount of about 2.0 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition.

6. Additives

The sunscreen and insect repellant compositions of the present invention may further comprise one or more additives. Suitable additives include, but are not limited to, thickeners, chelating agents, skin treatments, antioxidants, emulsifiers, pH adjusters, antimicrobials, emollients, fragrances, and any combination thereof.

When present, each of the one or more additives is typically present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount greater than 0 wt % and up to about 3.0 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition (or any value between and including 0.01 and 2.0 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 1.06 wt %, or any range of values between and including 0.01 and 2.0 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 0.05 to 4.53 wt %). In some exemplary embodiments, each of the one or more additives is independently present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount of from about 0.01 wt % to about 1.00 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, a thickener (e.g., a crosslinked polyacrylate polymer commercially available from DuPont (Wilmington, Del.) under the trade designation CARBOPOL 980) is present in an amount ranging from about 0.05 wt % to about 1.0 wt %, more typically, from about 0.10 wt % to about 0.25 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, a thickener (e.g., a xanthan gum commercially available from CP Kelco (Atlanta, Ga.) under the trade designation KELTROL® CG-SFT) is present in an amount ranging from about 0.05 wt % to about 1.0 wt %, more typically, from about 0.10 wt % to about 0.50 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, a thickener in the form of a mixture of polyacrylamide, C₁₃₋₁₄ isoparaffin, and laureth-7 commercially available from Seppic (Fairfield, N.J.) under the trade designation SEPIGEL 305™ is present in an amount ranging from about 0.50 wt % to about 4.0 wt %, more typically, from about 1.50 wt % to about 2.50 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, an antimicrobial (e.g., a mixture of phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin and caprylyl glycol commercially available from DuPont (Wilmington, Del.) under the trade designation MIKROKILL COS) is present in an amount ranging from about 0.25 wt % to about 3.0 wt %, more typically, from about 0.90 wt % to about 1.10 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, an antimicrobial (e.g., a mixture of phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate and tocopherol commercially available from Schülke & Mayr (Fairfield, N.J.) under the trade designation EUXYL® K700) is present in an amount ranging from about 0.25 wt % to about 3.0 wt %, more typically, from about 0.90 wt % to about 1.10 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, an antioxidant (e.g., tocopherol acetate or vitamin E acetate commercially available from Jeen International Corporation (Fairfield, N.J.)) is present in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt %, more typically, from about 0.01 wt % to about 0.20 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, a pH adjuster (e.g., a sodium hydroxide, 25 wt % solution) is present in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt %, more typically, from about 0.50 wt % to about 0.75 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, a pH adjuster/emollient (e.g., a citric acid, 20 wt % solution) is present in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt %, more typically, from about 0.25 wt % to about 0.50 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, an emulsifier (e.g., a mixture of potassium cetyl phosphate and hydrogenated palm glycerides commercially available from Vigon International, Inc. (East Stroudsburg, Pa.) under the trade designation EMUSIPHOS) is present in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt %, more typically, from about 2.5 wt % to about 3.5 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, an emulsifier (e.g., a mixture of cetearyl alcohol and cetearyl glucoside commercially available from Seppin (Fairfield, N.J.) under the trade designation MONTANOV™, such as MONTANOV™ 68) is present in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt %, more typically, from about 1.0 wt % to about 2.0 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, an emulsifier (e.g., a mixture of glyceryl stearate and PEG-100 stearate commercially available from Croda International (Snaith, UK) under the trade designation ARLACEL™, such as ARLACEL™ 165 or 165-PW) is present in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt %, more typically, from about 2.0 wt % to about 3.0 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, an emulsifier comprising cetyl phosphate commercially available from DSM Nutritional Products, LLC (Kaiseraugst, Switzerland) under the trade designation AMPHISOL® A) is present in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt %, more typically, from about 1.5 wt % to about 2.5 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, a chelating agent (e.g., disodium ethylenediarninetetraacetic acid (EDTA)) is present in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt %, more typically, from about 0.05 wt % to about 0.2 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, a skin treatment (e.g., tocopheryl acetate commercially available from Jeen International Corp. (Fairfield, N.J.) is present in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 2.0 wt %, more typically, from about 0.05 wt % to about 0.2 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

In some exemplary embodiments, a fragrance (e.g., citronella extract commercially available from Citrus & Allied Essences LTD. (Lake Success, N.Y.) is present in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt %, more typically, from about 0.01 wt % to about 0.25 wt %, based on a total weight of a given composition.

B. Composition Forms

The compositions of the present invention may be present as a liquid composition (e.g., an oil-in-water emulsion), or a paste or lotion composition, or as oils, pomades, ointments, gels and sprays.

II. Methods of Making Compositions

The present invention is further directed to methods of making compositions. In one exemplary embodiment, the method of making a composition comprises mixing any of the disclosed composition components to form a given composition. Typically, the mixing step comprises high shear mixing of two or more of the herein described composition components.

In one exemplary embodiment, the method of making a composition comprises: dispersing a crosslinked polyacrylate polymer (e.g., CARBOPOL® 980) and one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers (e.g., PEMULEN® TR-2) in water to form a first mixture; adding propanediol and EDTA to the first mixture; heating the first mixture to about 70-75° C. and mixing until uniform; mixing an insect repellant (e.g., DEET, one or more dihydronepetalactones, one or more dihydronepetalactone derivatives, or any combination thereof), one or more sunscreens including avobenzone, butyl octyl salicylate and vitamin E to form a second mixture; heating the second mixture to about 70-75° C. and mixing until the avobenzone dissolves; adding a mixture of potassium cetyl phosphate and hydrogenated palm glycerides (e.g., EMUSIPHOS) to the second mixture and mixing at about 70-75° C. until uniform; adding the second mixture (e.g., oil phase) to the first mixture (e.g., the water phase) and mixing at about 70-75° C. until uniform; cooling the composition to about 60-65° C.; adding sodium hydroxide; cooling while mixing to about 40-45° C.; adding any remaining ingredients (e.g., 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl) propane-1,3-dione (e.g., PARSOL 1789), a mixture of phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin and caprylyl glycol (e.g., MIKROKILL COS), citronella extract, and one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers (e.g., SOLTEX OPT)) one at a time; and mixing while cooling to about 25° C.

In another exemplary embodiment, the method of making a composition comprises: dispersing xanthan gum in water to form a first mixture; adding propanediol and disodium EDTA to the first mixture to form a second mixture; heating the second mixture to about 75-80° C. and mixing until uniform; mixing an insect repellant (e.g., DEET), one or more sunscreens including avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octinoxate, and octisalate, a first emulsifier (e.g., a mixture of cetearyl alcohol and cetearyl glucoside commercially available from Seppin (Fairfield, N.J.) under the trade designation MONTANOV™ 68), a second emulsifier (e.g., a mixture of glyceryl stearate and PEG-100 stearate commercially available from Croda International (Snaith, UK) under the trade designation ARLACEL™ 165-PW), an antioxidant (e.g., tocopherol acetate or vitamin E acetate commercially available from Jeen International Corporation (Fairfield, N.J.)), and benzoate esters commercially available from Innospec (Littleton, Colo.) under the trade designation FINSOLV® TN C₁₂₋₁₅ alkyl benzoates to form a third mixture; heating the third mixture to about 80-85° C. and mixing until the avobenzone dissolves; adding cetyl phosphate to the third mixture while mixing at about 80-85° C. until uniform to form a fourth mixture; adding the fourth mixture (e.g., oil phase) to the second mixture (e.g., the water phase) and mixing at about 75-80° C. until uniform to form a fifth mixture; adding a thickener in the form of a mixture of polyacrylamide, C₁₃₋₁₄ isoparaffin, and laureth-7 commercially available from Seppic (Fairfield, N.J.) under the trade designation SEPIGEL 305™ to the first mixture to form a sixth mixture; cooling the sixth mixture to about 40-45° C.; adding an antimicrobial (e.g., a mixture of phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate and tocopherol commercially available from Schulke & Mayr (Fairfield, N.J.) under the trade designation EUXYL® K700), citronella extract, and an acrylate polymer(s) and/or co-polymer(s) commercially available from Dow Chemical (Midland, Mich.) under the trade designation EPITEX™ 66 while mixing to form a seventh mixture; adjusting the pH of the seventh mixture to about 5.5 to 6.0 by adding sodium hydroxide and citric acid; and cooling the resulting mixture while mixing to about 25-30° C.

III. Applications/Uses

The present invention is further directed to methods of using the disclosed compositions to provide sun protection and insect protection. In one exemplary embodiment, the method of using a composition comprises applying any of the herein-described combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions onto a skin surface. The methods of using combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions of the present invention may further comprise one or more additional method steps. Suitable additional method steps include, but are not limited to, cleaning a surface (e.g., skin) prior to applying a given combination sunscreen and insect repellant composition of the present invention onto the surface; and washing the sunscreen/insect repellant composition off of the surface.

Exemplary combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions of the present invention are provided below.

Additional Embodiments

Combination Sunscreen and Insect Repellant Compositions:

1. A combination sunscreen and insect repellant composition comprising: at least 15 weight percent (wt %) of diethyl toluamide (or N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET); at least 15 wt % of one or more sunscreen components, each of said one or more sunscreen components being capable of absorbing ultraviolet light rays; and a polymeric binder system comprising: from greater than 0 wt % to about 20.0 wt % (or any value between and including 0.01 wt % and 20.0 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 4.06 wt %, or any range of values between and including 0.01 wt % and 20.0 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 5.05 to 6.63 wt %) of one or more acrylate polymers or co-polymers; wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition. DEET is typically present in a total amount of from about 15 wt % to about 50 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition (or any value between and including 15 and 50 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 24.06 wt %, or any range of values between and including 15 and 50 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 20.05 to 34.63 wt %). The sunscreen components are typically present in a total amount of from about 15 wt % to about 35 wt % based on a total weight of a given composition (or any value between and including 15 and 35 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 24.06 wt %, or any range of values between and including 15 and 35 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 20.05 to 28.63 wt %). 2. A combination sunscreen and insect repellant composition comprising: at least 5 wt % of one or more dihydronepetalactones, one or more dihydronepetalactone derivatives, or any combination thereof; at least 5 wt % of one or more sunscreen components, each of said one or more sunscreen components being capable of absorbing ultraviolet light rays; and a polymeric binder system; wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition. In some embodiments, the “one or more dihydronepetalactones, one or more dihydronepetalactone derivatives, or any combination thereof” may comprise any one or any combination of the dihydronepetalactones and dihydronepetalactone derivatives disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,067,677; 7,067,678; and 7,232,844. 3. The composition of embodiment 1 or 2, wherein said polymeric binder system comprises: from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % of one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers; and from greater than 0 wt % to about 10.0 wt % of one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers; wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition. 4. The composition of embodiment 1, wherein said polymeric binder system comprises: from greater than 0 wt % to about 6.0 wt % (or any value between and including 0.01 wt % and 6.0 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 4.06 wt %, or any range of values between and including 0.01 wt % and 6.0 wt %, in increments of 0.01 wt %, e.g., 4.05 to 5.63 wt %) of one or more acrylate polymers or co-polymers (e.g., EPITEX™ 66 acrylate polymer/copolymer); wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition. 5. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 or 4, wherein said diethyl toluamide is present in an amount of at least 18 wt %, and said one or more sunscreen components are present in an amount of at least 18 wt %. 6. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 or 4 to 5, wherein said diethyl toluamide is present in an amount of about 20 wt %, and said one or more sunscreen components are present in an amount of from about 23.25 wt % to about 26.50 wt %. 7. The composition of embodiment 2 or 3, wherein said one or more dihydronepetalactones, one or more dihydronepetalactone derivatives, or any combination thereof being present in an amount of at least 10 wt %, and said one or more sunscreen components are present in an amount of at least 10 wt %. 8. The composition of any one of embodiments 2, 3 or 7, wherein said one or more dihydronepetalactones, one or more dihydronepetalactone derivatives, or any combination thereof being present in an amount of about 20 wt %, and said one or more sunscreen components are present in an amount of about 23.25 wt %. 9. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 8, wherein said one or more sunscreen components comprises at least one broad spectrum sunscreen component that absorbs UV-A and UV-B light rays. 10. The composition of embodiment 9, wherein said at least one broad spectrum sunscreen component comprises 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propane-1,3-dione (i.e., avobenzone). 11. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 10, wherein said one or more sunscreen components comprise (i) 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate (also referred to as octocrylene), (ii) 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (also referred to as homosalate), (iii) (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate (also referred to herein as octinoxate), (iv) 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (also referred to as octisalate), or (v) any combination of (i) to (iv). 12. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 11, wherein said one or more sunscreen components comprise (i) 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate, (ii) 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (iii) (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate, and (iv) 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate. 13. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 12, wherein each sunscreen component is present in an amount of greater than about 2.5 wt %. 14. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 13, wherein each sunscreen component is present in an amount of greater than about 2.75 wt %. 15. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 14, wherein each sunscreen component is present in an amount of greater than about 3.00 wt %. 16. The composition of any one of embodiments 11 to 15, wherein each of said 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, said (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate, and said 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, when present, independently comprises from about 3.0 wt % to about 9.0 wt % of said composition. 17. The composition of any one of embodiments 11 to 16, wherein each of said 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, said (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate, and said 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, when present, independently comprises from about 3.0 wt % to about 8.0 wt % of said composition. 18. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 17, wherein said one or more sunscreen components comprises: about 3.0 wt % of 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propane-1,3-dione (i.e., avobenzone); about 2.75 wt % of 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate; about 5.0 wt % of 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, about 7.5 wt % of (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate; and about 5.0 wt % of 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate. 19. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 18, further comprising: a crosslinked polyacrylate polymer (i.e., CARBOPOL 980) in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 2.0 wt % of said composition. 20. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 19, further comprising: a sodium hydroxide solution (i.e., 20 wt % NaOH in water) in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of said composition. 21. The composition of any one of embodiments 3 or 5 to 20, wherein said one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or co-polymers comprises a co-polymer resulting from polymerization of: methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, butyl acrylate, and cetyl-eicosinyl methacrylate monomers (i.e., SOLTEX OPT).

22. The composition of any one of embodiments 3 or 5 to 21, wherein said one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers or a crosslinked combination of polymers and/or co-polymers or block co-polymers. In some desired embodiments, the C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl co-polymer comprises a copolymer having the chemical structure below

where x and y each independently comprise a number ranging from greater than 0 to 100.0 (or any number between greater than 0 and 10.0 including 0.01 and 100.0, in increments of 0.01, e.g., 12.15, or any range of numbers between greater than 0 and 100.0 including 0.01 and 100.0, in increments of 0.01, e.g., from about 1.00 to about 3.25), and R′ represents an alkyl group having from about 10 to about 30 carbon atoms. In some embodiments, y is greater than x. In some embodiments, the C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl co-polymer is PEMULEN TR-2 copolymer commercially available from Lubrizol (Wickliffe, Ohio). 23. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 22, further comprising: butyloctyl salicylate in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 8.0 wt % of said composition. 24. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 23, further comprising: a mixture of potassium cetyl phosphate and hydrogenated palm glycerides (i.e., EMUSIPHOS) in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % of said composition. 25. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 24, further comprising: a mixture of phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin and caprylyl glycol (i.e., MIKROKILL COS) in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 3.0 wt % of said composition. 26. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 25, further comprising: propanediol in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % of said composition. 27. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 26, further comprising: disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of said composition. 28. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 27, further comprising: tocopheryl acetate in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 2.0 wt % of said composition. 29. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 28, further comprising: citronella extract in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of said composition. 30. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 29, further comprising: deionized water in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 60.0 wt % of said composition. 31. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 30, further comprising: deionized water in an amount ranging from about 30.0 wt % to about 50.0 wt % of said composition. 32. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 31, further comprising: xanthan gum in an amount ranging from about 0.05 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of said composition. 33. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 32, further comprising: an emulsifier (e.g., a mixture of cetearyl alcohol and cetearyl glucoside commercially available from Seppin (Fairfield, N.J.) under the trade designation MONTANOV™ 68) in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % of said composition. 34. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 33, further comprising: an emulsifier (e.g., a mixture of glyceryl stearate and PEG-100 stearate commercially available from Croda International (Snaith, UK) under the trade designation ARLACEL™ 165-PW) in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % of said composition. 35. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 34, further comprising: at least one benzoate ester such as C₁₂₋₁₅ alkyl benzoates (e.g., benzoate esters commercially available from Innospec (Littleton, Colo.) under the trade designation FINSOLV® TN C₁₂₋₁₅ alkyl benzoates) in an amount ranging from about 2.0 wt % to about 4.0 wt % of said composition. 36. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 35, further comprising: cetyl phosphate in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % of said composition. 37. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 36, further comprising: a thickener in the form of a mixture of polyacrylamide, C₁₃₋₁₄ isoparaffin, and laureth-7 (e.g., SEPIGEL 305™) in an amount ranging from about 0.50 wt % to about 4.0 wt % of said composition. 38. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 37, further comprising: an antimicrobial (e.g., a mixture of phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate and tocopherol commercially available from Schulke & Mayr (Fairfield, N.J.) under the trade designation EUXYL® K700) in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 2.0 wt % of said composition. 39. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 38, further comprising: a citric acid solution (i.e., 20 wt % citric acid in water) in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of said composition. 40. The composition of any one of embodiments 1, 3 or 5 to 39, wherein said composition comprises components and amounts as shown below:

Component Amount deionized water 42.4 wt % a crosslinked polyacrylate polymer (i.e., CARBOPOL 980) 0.15 wt % propanediol  2.0 wt % disodium EDTA 0.10 wt % one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers 0.25 wt % DEET 20.0 wt % 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate 2.75 wt % 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate  5.0 wt % butyloctyl salicylate  5.0 wt % (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate  7.5 wt % 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate  5.0 wt % tocopheryl acetate 0.10 wt % 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propane-1,3-dione  3.0 wt % a mixture of potassium cetyl phosphate and hydrogenated  3.0 wt % palm glycerides sodium hydroxide solution (20 wt % NaOH in water) 0.65 wt % a mixture of phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin and caprylyl  1.0 wt % glycol citronella extract 0.01 wt % one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or 2.10 wt % co-polymers

wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition.

41. The composition of any one of embodiments 2 to 3 or 5 to 39, wherein said composition comprises components and amounts as shown below:

Component Amount deionized water 42.4 wt % a crosslinked polyacrylate polymer (i.e., CARBOPOL 980) 0.15 wt % propanediol  2.0 wt % disodium EDTA 0.10 wt % one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl acrylate polymers or co-polymers 0.25 wt % one or more dihydronepetalactones, one or more 20.0 wt % dihydronepetalactone derivatives, or any combination thereof 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate 2.75 wt % 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate  5.0 wt % butyloctyl salicylate  5.0 wt % (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate  7.5 wt % 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate  5.0 wt % tocopheryl acetate 0.10 wt % 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propane-1,3-dione  3.0 wt % a mixture of potassium cetyl phosphate and hydrogenated  3.0 wt % palm glycerides sodium hydroxide solution (20 wt % NaOH in water) 0.65 wt % a mixture of phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin and caprylyl  1.0 wt % glycol citronella extract 0.01 wt % one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl methacrylate polymers or 2.10 wt % co-polymers

wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition.

42. The composition of any one of embodiments 1 or 4 to 39, wherein said composition comprises components and amounts as shown below:

Component Amount deionized water 32.57 wt %  disodium EDTA 0.10 wt % xanthan gum 0.35 wt % propanediol 2.00 wt % a first emulsifier (e.g., a mixture of cetearyl alcohol and 1.50 wt % cetearyl glucoside, namely MONTANOV ™ 68) a second emulsifier (e.g., a mixture of glyceryl stearate and 2.50 wt % PEG-100 stearate, namely ARLACEL ™ 165-PW) DEET 20.00 wt %  2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate 3.00 wt % (i.e., octocrylene) 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate 8.00 wt % (i.e., homosalate) (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate 7.50 wt % (i.e., octonoxate) 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (i.e., octisalate) 5.00 wt % tocopheryl acetate 0.10 wt % 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl) 3.00 wt % propane-1,3-dione (i.e., avobenzone) C₁₂₋₁₅ alkyl benzoates (i.e., FINSOLV ® TN) 4.00 wt % cetyl phosphate 2.00 wt % a thickener in the form of a mixture of polyacrylamide, 2.00 wt % C₁₃₋₁₄ isoparaffin, and laureth-7 (i.e., SEPIGEL 305 ™) an antimicrobial (e.g., a mixture of phenoxyethanol, benzyl 1.00 wt % alcohol, potassium sorbate and tocopherol) (i.e., EUXYL ® K700) citronella oil extract 0.01 wt % an acrylate polymer(s) and/or co-polymer(s) 4.00 wt % (i.e., EPITEX ™ 66) sodium hydroxide solution (i.e., 20 wt % NaOH in water) 1.00 wt % citric acid solution (i.e., 20 wt % citric acid in water) 0.37 wt %

wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition.

Methods of Making Combination Sunscreen and Insect Repellant Compositions:

43. A method of making the composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 42, said method comprising: blending composition components so as to form an oil-in-water emulsion.

Methods of Using Combination Sunscreen and Insect Repellant Compositions:

44. A method of using the composition of any one of embodiments 1 to 42, said method comprising: applying the composition onto skin of a mammal.

The present invention is further illustrated by the following examples, which are not to be construed in any way as imposing limitations upon the scope thereof. On the contrary, it is to be clearly understood that resort may be had to various other embodiments, modifications, and equivalents thereof which, after reading the description herein, may suggest themselves to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention and/or the scope of the appended claims.

EXAMPLES Example 1—Preparation of Compositions

Compositions were prepared using the components as shown in Table 1 below.

TABLE 1 Exemplary Base Compositions Component Tradename Supplier Amount deionized water 42.4 wt % a crosslinked CARBOPOL ® Lubrizol 0.15 wt % polyacrylate polymer 980 (Wickliffe, OH) propanediol DuPont  2.0 wt % (Wilmington, DE) disodium EDTA Dow Chemical 0.10 wt % (Midland, MI) Univar (Redmund, WA) one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl PEMULEN ® Lubrizol 0.25 wt % acrylate polymers or co- TR-2 (Wickliffe, OH) polymers DEET McLaughlin Gormley 20.0 wt % King Company (Golden Valley, MN) 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano- NEO HELIOPAN Vigon International, Inc. 2.75 wt % 3,3-diphenyl-2- 303 (East Stroudsburg, PA) propenoate 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl NEO HELIOPAN Vigon International, Inc.  5.0 wt % 2-hydroxybenzoate HMS (East Stroudsburg, PA) butyloctyl salicylate HALLBRITE Hallstar  5.0 wt % BHB (Chicago, IL) (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3- NEO HELIOPAN Vigon International, Inc.  7.5 wt % (4-methoxyphenyl)prop- AV (East Stroudsburg, PA) 2-enoate 2-ethylhexyl 2- NEO HELIOPAN Vigon International, Inc.  5.0 wt % hydroxybenzoate OS/BP (East Stroudsburg, PA) tocopheryl acetate Jeen International Corp. 0.10 wt % (Fairfield, NJ) 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3- PARSOL 1789 Nexeo Solutions  3.0 wt % (4-tert-butylphenyl) (The Woodlands, TX) propane-1,3-dione a mixture of potassium EMULSIPHOS Vigon International, Inc.  3.0 wt % cetyl phosphate and (East Stroudsburg, PA) hydrogenated palm glycerides sodium hydroxide PCI Scientific Supply, 0.65 wt % solution (20 wt % NaOH Inc. in water) (Fairfield, NJ) a mixture of MIKROKILL Lonza Group  1.0 wt % phenoxyethanol, COS (Basel, Switzerland) chlorphenesin and caprylyl glycol citronella extract Citrus & Allied 0.01 wt % Essences LTD. (Lake Success, NY) one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl SOLTEX OPT Dow Chemical 2.10 wt % methacrylate polymers or (Midland, MI) co-polymers

The composition was formed using the following method steps:

-   -   dispersing CARBOPOL® 980 and PEMULEN® TR-2 in water to form a         first mixture;     -   adding propanediol and sodium EDTA to the first mixture;     -   heating the first mixture to about 70-75° C. and mixing until         uniform;     -   mixing DEET, one or more sunscreens including (i) NEO HELIOPAN         303, (ii) NEO HELIOPAN HMS, (iii) NEO HELIOPAN AV, (iv) NEO         HELIOPAN OS/BP, and (v) PARSOL 1789, butyl octyl salicylate and         tocopheryl acetate to form a second mixture;     -   heating the second mixture to about 70-75° C. and mixing until         the PARSOL 1789 dissolves;     -   adding EMUSIPHOS to the second mixture and mixing at about         70-75° C. until uniform;     -   adding the second mixture (e.g., oil phase) to the first mixture         (e.g., the water phase) and mixing at about 70-75° C. until         uniform;     -   cooling the composition to about 60-65° C.;     -   adding sodium hydroxide; cooling while mixing to about 40-45°         C.;     -   adding MIKROKILL COS, citronella extract and SOLTEX OPT, one at         a time, in any order; and     -   mixing while cooling to about 25° C.

The resulting composition comprised a viscous gelled cream with a citronella odor. The pH of the composition ranged from 6.0-6.5 and the viscosity was 100,000-140,000 cps.

Example 2—Preparation of Compositions

Compositions were prepared using the components as shown in Table 2 below, as well as the mixing steps discussed in Example 1 except a dihydronepetalactone is substituted for DEET.

TABLE 2 Exemplary Base Compositions Component Tradename Supplier Amount deionized water 42.4 wt % a crosslinked CARBOPOL ® Lubrizol 0.15 wt % polyacrylate polymer 980 (Wickliffe, OH) propanediol DuPont  2.0 wt % (Wilmington, DE) disodium EDTA Dow Chemical 0.10 wt % (Midland, MI) Univar (Redmund, WA) one or more C₁₀₋₃₀ alkyl PEMULEN ® Lubrizol 0.25 wt % acrylate polymers or co- TR-2 (Wickliffe, OH) polymers dihydronepetalactone DuPont 20.0 wt % (Wilmington, DE) 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano- NEO HELIOPAN Vigon International, Inc. 2.75 wt % 3,3-diphenyl-2- 303 (East Stroudsburg, PA) propenoate 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl NEO HELIOPAN Vigon International, Inc.  5.0 wt % 2-hydroxybenzoate HMS (East Stroudsburg, PA) butyloctyl salicylate HALLBRITE Hallstar  5.0 wt % BHB (Chicago, IL) (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3- NEO HELIOPAN Vigon International, Inc.  7.5 wt % (4-methoxyphenyl)prop- AV (East Stroudsburg, PA) 2-enoate 2-ethylhexyl 2- NEO HELIOPAN Vigon International, Inc.  5.0 wt % hydroxybenzoate OS/BP (East Stroudsburg, PA) tocopheryl acetate Jeen International Corp. 0.10 wt % (Fairfield, NJ) 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3- PARSOL 1789 Nexeo Solutions  3.0 wt % (4-tert-butylphenyl) (The Woodlands, TX) propane-1,3-dione a mixture of potassium EMULSIPHOS Vigon International, Inc.  3.0 wt % cetyl phosphate and (East Stroudsburg, PA) hydrogenated palm glycerides sodium hydroxide PCI Scientific Supply, 0.65 wt % solution (20 wt % NaOH Inc. in water) (Fairfield, NJ) a mixture of MIKROKILL Lonza Group  1.0 wt % phenoxyethanol, COS (Basel, Switzerland) chlorphenesin and caprylyl glycol citronella extract Citrus & Allied 0.01 wt % Essences LTD. (Lake Success, NY) one or more C₁₂₋₂₂ alkyl SOLTEX OPT Dow Chemical 2.10 wt % methacrylate polymers or (Midland, MI) co-polymers

Example 3—Preparation of Compositions

Compositions were prepared using the components as shown in Table 3 below.

TABLE 3 Exemplary Base Compositions Component Tradename Supplier Amount deionized water 32.57 wt %  disodium EDTA Dow Chemical 0.10 wt % (Midland, MI) Univar (Redmund, WA) xanthan gum KELTROL ® CP Kelco (Atlanta, GA) 0.35 wt % CG-SFT propanediol DuPont 2.00 wt % (Wilmington, DE) a first emulsifier (e.g., a MONTANOV ™ Seppin 1.50 wt % mixture of cetearyl 68) (Fairfield, NJ) alcohol and cetearyl glucoside a second emulsifier (e.g., ARLACEL ™ Croda International 2.50 wt % a mixture of glyceryl 165-PW (Snaith, UK) stearate and PEG-100 stearate DEET McLaughlin Gormley 20.00 wt %  King Company (Golden Valley, MN) 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano- NEO HELIOPAN Vigon International, Inc. 3.00 wt % 3,3-diphenyl-2- 303 (East Stroudsburg, PA) propenoate 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl NEO HELIOPAN Vigon International, Inc. 8.00 wt % 2-hydroxybenzoate HMS (East Stroudsburg, PA) (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3- NEO HELIOPAN Vigon International, Inc. 7.50 wt % (4-methoxyphenyl)prop- AV (East Stroudsburg, PA) 2-enoate 2-ethylhexyl 2- NEO HELIOPAN Vigon International, Inc. 5.00 wt % hydroxybenzoate OS/BP (East Stroudsburg, PA) tocopheryl acetate Jeen International Corp. 0.10 wt % (Fairfield, NJ) 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3- PARSOL 1789 Nexeo Solutions 3.00 wt % (4-tert-butylphenyl) (The Woodlands, TX) propane-1,3-dione C₁₂₋₁₅ alkyl benzoates FINSOLV ® TN Innospec 4.00 wt % (Littleton, CO) cetyl phosphate AMPHISOL ® A DSM Nutritional 2.00 wt % Products, LLC (Kaiseraugst, Switzerland) a thickener in the form of SEPIGEL 305 ™ Seppic 2.00 wt % a mixture of (Fairfield, NJ) polyacrylamide, C₁₃₋₁₄ isoparaffin, and laureth-7 an antimicrobial (e.g., a EUXYL ® K700 Schulke & Mayr 1.00 wt % mixture of (Fairfield, NJ) phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate and tocopherol citronella oil extract Citrus & Allied 0.01 wt % Essences LTD. (Lake Success, NY) an acrylate polymer(s) EPITEX ™ 66 Dow Chemical 4.00 wt % and/or co-polymer(s) (Midland, MI) sodium hydroxide Spectrum Chemical 1.00 wt % solution (i.e., 20 wt % (New Brunswick, NJ) NaOH in water) citric acid solution (i.e., Spectrum Chemical 0.37 wt % 20 wt % citric acid in (New Brunswick, NJ) water)

The composition was formed using the following method steps:

-   -   dispersing xanthan gum in water to form a first mixture;     -   adding propanediol and disodium EDTA to the first mixture to         form a second mixture;     -   heating the second mixture to about 75-80° C. and mixing until         uniform;     -   mixing an insect repellant (i.e., DEET), one or more sunscreens         including avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octinoxate, and         octisalate, a first emulsifier (e.g., MONTANOV™ 68), a second         emulsifier (e.g., ARLACEL™ 165-PW), tocopherol acetate, and         FINSOLV® TN C₁₂₋₁₅ alkyl benzoates to form a third mixture;     -   heating the third mixture to about 80-85° C. and mixing until         the avobenzone dissolves;     -   adding cetyl phosphate to the third mixture while mixing at         about 80-85° C. until uniform to form a fourth mixture;     -   adding the fourth mixture (e.g., oil phase) to the second         mixture (e.g., the water phase) and mixing at about 75-80° C.         until uniform to form a fifth mixture;     -   adding a thickener (i.e., SEPIGEL 305™) to the first mixture to         form a sixth mixture;     -   cooling the sixth mixture to about 40-45° C.;     -   adding an antimicrobial (i.e., EUXYL® K700), citronella extract,         and an acrylate polymer(s) and/or co-polymer(s), and EPITEX™ 66         while mixing to form a seventh mixture;     -   adjusting the pH of the seventh mixture to about 5.5 to 6.0 by         adding sodium hydroxide and citric acid; and     -   cooling the resulting mixture while mixing to about 25-30° C.

The resulting composition comprised a viscous gelled cream with a citronella odor. The pH of the composition was 5.77 and the viscosity was about 100,000 to about 140,000 cps.

It should be understood that although the above-described combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions and/or methods are described as “comprising” one or more components or steps, the above-described combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions and/or methods may “comprise,” “consists of” or “consist essentially of” the above-described components, features or steps of the combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions and/or methods. Consequently, where the present invention, or a portion thereof, has been described with an open-ended term such as “comprising,” it should be readily understood that (unless otherwise stated) the description of the present invention, or the portion thereof, should also be interpreted to describe the present invention, or a portion thereof, using the terms “consisting essentially of” or “consisting of” or variations thereof as discussed below.

As used herein, the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” “including,” “has,” “having,” “contains”, “containing,” “characterized by” or any other variation thereof, are intended to encompass a non-exclusive inclusion, subject to any limitation explicitly indicated otherwise, of the recited components. For example, a combination sunscreen and insect repellant composition and/or method that “comprises” a list of elements (e.g., components, features, or steps) is not necessarily limited to only those elements (or components or steps), but may include other elements (or components or steps) not expressly listed or inherent to the combination sunscreen and insect repellant composition and/or method.

As used herein, the transitional phrases “consists of” and “consisting of” exclude any element, step, or component not specified. For example, “consists of” or “consisting of” used in a claim would limit the claim to the components, materials or steps specifically recited in the claim except for impurities ordinarily associated therewith (i.e., impurities within a given component). When the phrase “consists of” or “consisting of” appears in a clause of the body of a claim, rather than immediately following the preamble, the phrase “consists of” or “consisting of” limits only the elements (or components or steps) set forth in that clause; other elements (or components) are not excluded from the claim as a whole.

As used herein, the transitional phrases “consists essentially of” and “consisting essentially of” are used to define a combination sunscreen and insect repellant composition and/or method that includes materials, steps, features, components, or elements, in addition to those literally disclosed, provided that these additional materials, steps, features, components, or elements do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristic(s) of the claimed invention. The term “consisting essentially of” occupies a middle ground between “comprising” and “consisting of”.

Further, it should be understood that the herein-described combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions and/or methods may comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of any of the herein-described components, features and steps, with or without any additional feature(s). In other words, in some embodiments, the combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions and/or methods of the present invention do not have any additional features other than those described herein, and such additional features are specifically excluded from the combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions and/or methods. In other embodiments, the combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions and/or methods of the present invention do have one or more additional features other than those described herein.

While the specification has been described in detail with respect to specific embodiments thereof, it will be appreciated that those skilled in the art, upon attaining an understanding of the foregoing, may readily conceive of alterations to, variations of, and equivalents to these embodiments. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should be assessed as that of the appended claims and any equivalents thereto. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A combination sunscreen and insect repellant composition comprising: at least 15 weight percent (wt %) of diethyl toluamide (or N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET); two or more sunscreen components, each of said two or more sunscreen components being capable of absorbing ultraviolet light rays, and wherein said two or more sunscreen components comprise (a) 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propane-1,3-dione and (b) (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate; and a polymeric binder system; wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition.
 2. The composition of claim 1, wherein said two or more sunscreen components further comprise 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate.
 3. The composition of claim 1, wherein said two or more sunscreen components further comprise 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate.
 4. The composition of claim 1, wherein said two or more sunscreen components further comprise 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate.
 5. The composition of claim 1, wherein said two or more sunscreen components further comprise 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, and 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate.
 6. The composition of claim 1, wherein said two or more sunscreen components are present in an amount of at least 15 wt % based on a total weight of said composition.
 7. The composition of claim 1, wherein said diethyl toluamide is present in an amount of at least 18 wt %, and said two or more sunscreen components are present in an amount of at least 18 wt %.
 8. The composition of claim 1, wherein said two or more sunscreen components comprises: from about 0.1 wt % to about 9.0 wt % of 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propane-1,3-dione; from about 0.1 wt % to about 9.0 wt % of 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate; from about 0.1 wt % to about 9.0 wt % 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, from about 0.1 wt % to about 9.0 wt % (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate; and from about 0.1 wt % to about 9.0 wt % of 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate.
 9. The composition of claim 1, wherein said two or more sunscreen components comprises: from about 2.0 wt % to about 4.0 wt % of 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propane-1,3-dione; from about 2.0 wt % to about 4.0 wt % of 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate; from about 7.0 wt % to about 9.0 wt % 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, from about 6.5 wt % to about 8.5 wt % (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate; and from about 4.0 wt % to about 6.0 wt % of 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate.
 10. The composition of claim 1, wherein said polymeric binder system comprises one or more acrylate polymers or copolymers present in an amount ranging from about 0.1 wt % to about 10.0 wt %.
 11. The composition of claim 1, further comprising: xanthan gum in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of said composition; propanediol in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % of said composition; disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of said composition; tocopheryl acetate in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 2.0 wt % of said composition; citronella extract in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 1.0 wt % of said composition; and deionized water in an amount ranging from greater than 0 wt % to about 40.0 wt % of said composition.
 12. A method of using the composition of claim 1, said method comprising: applying the composition onto a substrate.
 13. A combination sunscreen and insect repellant composition comprising: from about 15 weight percent (wt %) to about 50 wt % of diethyl toluamide (or N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET); at least 15 wt % of a combination of sunscreen components, said combination of sunscreen components comprising: (a) 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propane-1,3-dione, (b) 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate, (c) 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (d) (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate, and (e) 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; and a polymeric binder system comprises one or more acrylate polymers or copolymers present in an amount ranging from about 0.1 wt % to about 10.0 wt %; wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition.
 14. The composition of claim 13, wherein said composition comprises: from about 15 wt % to about 25 wt % of diethyl toluamide (or N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET); from about 2.0 wt % to about 4.0 wt % of 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propane-1,3-dione; from about 2.0 wt % to about 4.0 wt % of 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate; from about 7.0 wt % to about 9.0 wt % 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, from about 6.5 wt % to about 8.5 wt % (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate; and from about 4.0 wt % to about 6.0 wt % of 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; wherein all weight percents are based on a total weight of said composition.
 15. The composition of claim 14, wherein each sunscreen component is present in an amount of greater than about 3.0 wt % based on a total weight of said composition.
 16. The composition of claim 13, further comprising at least one of: xanthan gum, sodium EDTA, and propanediol, each of which is present in an amount of greater than 0 wt % to about 2.0 wt %, based on a total weight of said composition.
 17. The composition of claim 13, wherein said polymeric binder system further comprises at least one C₁₂₋₁₅ alkyl benzoate in an amount of ranging from about 3.0 wt % to about 5.0 wt %, based on a total weight of said composition.
 18. A method of using the composition of claim 13, said method comprising: applying the composition onto a substrate.
 19. A combination sunscreen and insect repellant composition comprising an amount of each component shown below: Component Amount deionized water 32.57 wt %  disodium EDTA 0.10 wt % xanthan gum 0.35 wt % propanediol 2.00 wt % a first emulsifier comprising a mixture of cetearyl alcohol 1.50 wt % and cetearyl glucoside a second emulsifier comprising a mixture of glyceryl 2.50 wt % stearate and PEG-100 stearate DEET 20.00 wt %  2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate 3.00 wt % 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate 8.00 wt % (RS)-2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate 7.50 wt % 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate 5.00 wt % tocopheryl acetate 0.10 wt % 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl) 3.00 wt % propane-1,3-dione at least one C₁₂₋₁₅ alkyl benzoate 4.00 wt % cetyl phosphate 2.00 wt % a thickener comprising a mixture of polyacrylamide, C₁₃₋₁₄ 2.00 wt % isoparaffin and laureth-7 an antimicrobial comprising a mixture of phenoxyethanol, 1.00 wt % benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate and tocopherol citronella oil extract 0.01 wt % (i) at least one acrylate polymer(s), (ii) at least one acrylate 4.00 wt % co-polymer(s), or a combination of (i) and (ii) sodium hydroxide solution (20 wt % NaOH in water) 1.00 wt % citric acid solution (20 wt % citric acid in water) 0.37 wt %


20. A method of using the composition of claim 19, said method comprising: applying the composition onto a substrate. 